Much of our plastic waste finds its way into our seas and oceans. An Australian startup has looked for a solution in the same place.

A company in Chile has developed a bag that dissolves in water within five minutes. Could this mean the end of the billions of plastic packages that end up in our seas every year?

In an effort to tackle ongoing waste management concerns, Karnataka state government announced recently that it will consider strengthening its legislation against plastic carry bags, using the next two weeks to assess the possibility of completely banning their manufacture and use.